Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Point Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | OKC | $11,500 | 55.85 | 4.86 |
| Cade Cunningham | DET | $10,800 | 50.26 | 4.65 |
| James Harden | LAC | $9,600 | 50.11 | 5.22 |
| Darius Garland | CLE | $7,700 | 39.57 | 5.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KJ Simpson | CHA | $4,200 | 25.28 | 6.02 |
| Scoot Henderson | POR | $5,300 | 29.64 | 5.59 |
| Jared Butler | PHI | $5,700 | 30.35 | 5.33 |
| Russell Westbrook | DEN | $7,400 | 39.11 | 5.29 |
Shooting Guard
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,700 | 36.97 | 4.80 |
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,300 | 24.99 | 5.81 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,400 | 21.39 | 4.86 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $4,900 | 20.28 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Smith | CHA | $4,300 | 24.99 | 5.81 |
| Jordan Hawkins | NO | $4,400 | 21.39 | 4.86 |
| Jalen Green | HOU | $7,700 | 36.97 | 4.80 |
| Ricky Council | PHI | $4,900 | 20.28 | 4.14 |
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Small Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 23.55 | 6.04 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,800 | 21.86 | 4.55 |
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $4,500 | 20.98 | 4.66 |
| DaQuan Jeffries | CHA | $4,400 | 19.64 | 4.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Murray | POR | $3,900 | 23.55 | 6.04 |
| Matisse Thybulle | POR | $4,000 | 19.45 | 4.86 |
| Lonnie Walker | PHI | $4,500 | 20.98 | 4.66 |
| Alex Caruso | OKC | $4,800 | 21.86 | 4.55 |
Power Forward
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 33.09 | 4.66 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 29.40 | 4.74 |
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,500 | 28.58 | 5.20 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,700 | 26.39 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Sochan | SA | $5,500 | 28.58 | 5.20 |
| Aaron Gordon | DEN | $6,200 | 29.40 | 4.74 |
| Julius Randle | MIN | $7,100 | 33.09 | 4.66 |
| Jabari Smith | HOU | $5,700 | 26.39 | 4.63 |
Center
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivica Zubac | LAC | $8,100 | 41.98 | 5.18 |
| Alperen Sengün | HOU | $9,400 | 40.86 | 4.35 |
| Jalen Duren | DET | $7,100 | 34.57 | 4.87 |
| Walker Kessler | UTA | $7,300 | 34.05 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kai Jones | DAL | $4,100 | 25.58 | 6.24 |
| Duop Reath | POR | $4,200 | 25.79 | 6.14 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | CHA | $4,400 | 26.46 | 6.01 |
| Zach Edey | MEM | $5,200 | 27.75 | 5.34 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.